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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,567.91, 53,300.70 and 26,133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,567.91, 53,300.70 and 26,133.84 is: 39,163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,567.91 : 53,300.70 = 26,133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,567.91/53,300.70 = 26,133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,567.91x = 53,300.70 × 26,133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,567.91x = 1,392,951,965.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,951,965.69/35,567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,163.17

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